| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $152.27 | 4.775% | $159.5409 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.73 | 4.871% | $247.2124 | $247.21 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.94 | 10.365% | $61.7382 | $61.74 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.73 | 7.347% | $204.7429 | $204.74 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.98 | 10.405% | $168.8976 | $168.90 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.30 | 6.563% | $243.2833 | $243.28 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.95 | 8.640% | $200.9297 | $200.93 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.90 | $1,286.3450 | $1,286.34 | $1,286.40 | $1,286.20 | |